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R40 TEA

2011 Mercedes A180CDI Avantgarde SE CVT

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

196,848 mi
Last recorded196,848 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 TEA
MakeMercedes
ModelA180CDI Avantgarde SE CVT
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 196,848 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 196,430 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2024 189,763 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 189,738 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes A180CDI Avantgarde SE CVT?

Based on 742 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
4,557
Miles/Year
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 1
Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished 1
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R40 TEA is a 2011 Mercedes A180CDI Avantgarde SE CVT in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Mercedes A180CDI Avantgarde SE CVT fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 1 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R40 TEA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was R40 TEA registered?

R40 TEA is a 2011 Mercedes A180CDI Avantgarde SE CVT, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is R40 TEA safe to buy?

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